Wagner Group started to withdraw from some positions in Bakhmut - UK intelligence
Wagner Group forces have likely started to withdraw from some of their positions around the Donetsk region's city of Bakhmut.
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27 May 2023
One killed as enemy shells 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region over past day
The Russian army shelled Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region 108 times on May 26, killing an elderly woman.
In Ukraine, 174,000 km2 potentially polluted by explosive objects
In Ukraine, about 174,000 square kilometers are considered potentially polluted by explosive devices as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian aggression leaves 986 children injured in Ukraine
The Russian army has already injured 986 children across Ukraine.
Zaluzhnyi: 'Time to return what is yours'
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has said that the time has come to return what is yours.
Two killed, five injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Two civilians have been killed and five injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Enemy attacks Kherson region 45 times, 193 projectiles fired
On May 26, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 45 times, having fired 193 projectiles.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 206,200 troops
Russia has already lost about 206,200 troops in Ukraine (+480 over the past day).
War update: Ukraine’s Air Force launched 11 strikes on enemy clusters over past day
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Air Force has launched 11 strikes on Russian personnel and military equipment clusters. Additionally, seven enemy reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed.
Prosecutor General Kostin, US Senator Graham discuss ways of countering PMC Wagner
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin and United States Senator Lindsey Graham have discussed systemic cooperation aimed at countering the criminal activities of Russia’s Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner, both in Ukraine and in other states.
President Zelensky: During this week, we made substantial progress in providing modern aircraft for Ukraine
In terms of defense modernization, Ukraine is moving faster than it could have been predicted six months ago. During this week, substantial progress was made in providing modern aircraft for the country.
Russia has carried out more than 900 attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities – WHO
There have been more than 900 attacks on health care in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organization.
26 May 2023
Senator Graham says Ukraine's counteroffensive will show results in coming days and weeks
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has said he believes that Russia's war against Ukraine has not come to a dead end, and it is only a matter of time before Ukraine expels the Russians.
Canada to donate 4,800 assault rifles, one million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine
Canada will complete the delivery of thousands of small arms and a million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine in the next few weeks.
Russians preparing large-scale provocation at ZNPP in coming hours – Ukrainian intel
Russia is preparing a large-scale provocation by simulating an accident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Powerful explosions reported in Azovstal area
Two explosions rang out in the area of the Azovstal Iron and Steel Works in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol, Donetsk region.
Russia sending reinforcements to Berdiansk, Mariupol
Russian invaders are moving motorized infantry equipment, air defense systems and soldiers toward Berdiansk and the Mariupol district.
Warehouse, agricultural machinery damaged as Russians shell Kherson region’s Zmiivka
The Russian invaders shelled Zmiivka, Kherson region, damaging buildings, a warehouse and agricultural machinery.
Equipment for assault brigades, situation at front: Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the operational situation at the front and the pace of providing the assault brigades with necessary equipment.
General Staff: 18 combat engagements took place in five sectors of the front
In the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka sectors of the front, 18 combat engagements took place today.
National Guard soldiers down Russian Orlan-10 drone over Kherson region
In Kherson region, soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Oraln-10 drone.
Russian strike on Dnipro: kindergartens, schools, stadium damaged
In addition to medical facilities, educational institutions and a stadium were also damaged by the Russian missile attack.
Missile attack on Dnipro: Number of injured rises to 31
In Dnipro, the number of those injured in the morning missile attack has increased to 31.
Andriushchenko: Invaders running away from Volnovakha by military vehicles towards Mariupol
Near Volnovakha, which was captured by the Russian army, about 30 armed invaders fled from the front by military vehicles. They are moving towards Mariupol.
France on Russian attack on Dnipro hospital: "war crime"
France slammed Russia's strikes on Ukraine, including on a Dnipro hospital Friday morning, calling them “war crimes” that “cannot go unpunished,” according to a statement issued by the French Foreign Ministry.
Russian strike on Dnipro: Casualties rise to 30
The number of victims of the morning missile attack in Dnipro has increased to 30.
Invitation of Ukraine to join NATO in Vilnius would signal strong message to Russia - European Parliamentarian
Vice-President of the European People's Party group in the European Parliament Rasa Juknevičienė has called for paving the way for Ukraine's invitation to join NATO and its full membership at the summits in Vilnius and Washington.
Strike on Dnipro: missile hits medical facility treating mental illness
A polyclinic in Dnipro, which was hit by a rocket in the morning, was providing assistance to people with mental illness.
Ukraine world’s most mine-polluted country - UN coordinator
The UN is participating in humanitarian demining in Ukraine, which will allow farmers to resume agricultural operations in the frontline regions.
Netherlands may transfer F-16s to Ukraine after pilot training - Bloomberg
The Dutch government is studying and discussing with its allies the possibility of transferring F-16 aircraft to Ukraine after pilot training.